Report No. TCHN-CM4N86

INSPECTION REPORT
Health Protection
TCHN-CM4N86

PREMISES NAME
Espresso Cafe

Tel: (604) 590-2299
Fax:

PREMISES ADDRESS
1112 - 7330 137th St
Surrey, BC V3W 0M7

INSPECTION DATE
December 13, 2022

TIME SPENT
1 hour

OPERATOR (Person in Charge)
Mariyum Mohammad

NEXT INSPECTION DATE
4 Months

INSPECTION TYPE
Routine

ACTION TAKEN

FOOD SAFETY & SANITATION

ADMINISTRATIVE
Information Provided

ENFORCEMENT
Require Corrections

	Comply	In Use
Food Safety Training [s. 10]	Yes
Food Safety Plan [s. 23]	Yes	No
Sanitation Plan [s. 24]	Yes	No

HAZARD RATING FOR YOUR FACILITY: Moderate (16-29) Total Score = 19

Critical Hazards: Total Number: 1

302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Mechanical dishwasher not on at time of inspection. Owner confirmed that due to the breaker, the oven and dishwasher could not be turned on a the same time.
**Corrected during inspection** Owner stated they will relocate oven.
High temperature dishwasher must be on when restaurant is in operation.

2. Improper manual washing of dishware. Staff cleaned using soap and water only. No sanitizing step.
**Corrected during inspection** Inspector educated staff on importance of sanitizing equipment. Operator to follow-up education with remainder of staff

3. QUATS sanitizer in spray bottle measured 100ppm.
**Corrected during inspection** Bottle solution replaced with sanitizer fresh from dispenser.
Empty all chemicals (bleach and QUATS) at end of day to ensure fresh solution is made daily.
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score: 15

Non-Critical Hazards: Total Number: 2

209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1. Black garbage bag observed to be used to cover frozen products in chest freezer (Nestle).
2. Take out containers stored immediately next to handwashing station
**Corrected during inspection** Containers relocated to a different area when identified by inspector.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Do not use black garbage bags to cover/store food, instead, use food-grade containers/bags to cover/store.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 3

211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
Observation: Upright freezer (New Air) measured to maintain temperatures of ~ -10.0°C while unit themostat is set to -21°C.
Unit observed to be overfilled and frozen products nearest the door were soft to the touch.
Corrective Action(s): a. Organize unit so there is proper air flow to circulate cold air in unit.
b. Educate staff to leave sufficient room for air circulation when stocking freezers.
c. If space is insufficient, consider reducing stock or obtaining more storage space if possible.
Correct by: immediately
Violation Score: 1

Follow Up to "Critical" Violations Noted on Previous Inspections (if applicable): No corrections entered

Comments

Routine inspection conducted.
Note: Counter top oven relocated over High Temperature dishwasher at time of inspection.

Temperatures:
Overcounter cooler (QBD, Pepsi): 4.1°C
Overcounter pastry display (New Aid): ~4.0°C
Pastry display cooler (Coldstream): 2.4°C
2 door under counter cooler: 5.6°C
Undercounter cooler (Imbera): Not plugged in; used as extra storage for QBD cooler. Non-potentially hazardous drinks stored inside.

Prep table: 2.8°C
1 door upright cooler (Efi): 1.0°C
1 door upright freezer (New Air): -10.0°C
1 door upright freezer (Vissani): -19.0°C

Ice cream freezer (Nestle): -34.0°C

Sanitation:
Handwashing stations equipped with hot/cold running water, liquid soap & paper towels.
Bleach sanitizer in pail measured 200ppm
QUATS sanitizer in spray bottle measured 100ppm; QUATS sanitizer fresh from dispenser measured 200ppm
High temperature dishwasher not on at time of inspection

Storage:
All food items stored at least 6" off the floor
All products were either in original packaging or covered inside coolers.
Storage area was well-organized.
Chemicals and cleaners stored separate from food preparation/storage areas

General:
Staff onsite with valid foodSAFE level 1 equivalent certificate (exp Feb 4, 2027).
Valid Permit and decal on display